Expecting a little bundle of joy?!
Preparing your dog for the arrival of a new baby can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.
I am in the same boat and am working on an upcoming Baby Preparation Advice Course to give you the practical skills, training foundations, and safety knowledge you need to help your dog adjust comfortably and confidently to life with a little one.
Designed for expectant parents, caregivers, multi-household families, and anyone wanting to create a safe, calm, dog-friendly environment before baby arrives, this course walks you through every step of preparation—at your own pace, from the comfort of home. This course will be available from the end of May.
Give your dog the best possible start as your family grows. My comprehensive Baby Preparation Advice Course provides step-by-step guidance, essential training foundations, and practical home-setup strategies to help your dog thrive during this exciting new chapter.
✔ Safety-focused
✔ Evidence-based training
✔ Easy-to-follow video tutorials
✔ For expectant parents & caregivers
Why This Course Matters
Bringing a baby into a dog-inclusive home can introduce new sounds, smells, routines, and expectations. Preparing your dog before these changes happen dramatically improves safety, reduces stress, and creates a smoother transition for everyone.
This course helps you:
Build strong foundations early
Reduce anxiety or uncertainty
Prepare for new equipment, visitors, and lifestyle changes
Ensure your dog understands safe, calm behaviour around babies and children
Establish confidence, consistency, and harmony in your home
The goal? A safe, supported, and positive experience for both your dog and your growing family.
What’s Inside the Course
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Home & Safety Preparation
Practical guidance to create a safe, predictable environment:
Baby equipment introduction
Pram practice indoors & outdoors
Secure spaces and boundaries
Stairs safety preparation
Preparing for visitors and busy household moments
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Routines & Lifestyle Changes
Learn how to slowly adjust your dog’s routine before the baby arrives:
Feeding, walking, and activity adjustments
Early desensitisation to baby noises
Sleep schedule changes
Preparing for inconsistent days and nights
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Conditioning to Baby Sounds, Movements & Environment
Support your dog as they get used to:
Crying
Movement patterns
New household noises
Different caregiver interactions
Sensory changes (smells, equipment, baby toys)
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Multi-Dog Household Planning
Support harmony and safety in homes with more than one dog, especially during big routine changes:
Preventing resource guarding between dogs during busy periods
Creating safe zones and rest spaces for each dog
Ensuring training cues and routines work smoothly with multiple dogs
Reducing conflict and supporting calm behaviours as the environment changes
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Essential Training Skills You’ll Learn
All methods are positive, science-backed, and gentle.
Positive interrupter cue
Drop cue
Go to mat / place training
Settle protocol for calm behaviour
“Away” cue for safe movement around baby spaces
Touch/hand target for handling and guidance
Loose-lead walking for pram practice
Polite greetings/no jumping up
Fake baby simulations to practise safely
Stair manners & slow movement training
Each skill includes a video tutorial, textual breakdown, troubleshooting tips, and real-life application examples.
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What You’ll Receive
A complete preparation toolkit:
✔ Step-by-step video tutorials
Clear visual guidance for every major skill and routine.
✔ Baby Preparation Checklist
What to set up and practise before baby arrives.
✔ Dog Body Language Guide
Understand subtle stress signals and early communication cues.
✔ Red-Flag Behaviour Handout
Learn which behaviours indicate the need for professional support.
✔ Enrichment & Calm Activities Guide
Keep your dog mentally fulfilled during busy newborn phases.
Everything is designed to be accessible, easy to implement, and suitable for dogs of all ages and breeds.
This course is perfect for:
Expectant parents
Families adding a second baby
Multi-dog households
Grandparents and caregivers who watch both baby and dog
Anyone wanting to prevent behaviour issues early
Families with nervous, excitable, or reactive dogs needing a structured plan
Whether you’re preparing months ahead or just starting, this course gives you the clarity and confidence you need.
Does this sound like you?
FAQs
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Yes—many families see major improvements with proactive training. You’ll also receive guidance on when to seek additional professional support.
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The course includes strategies for building confidence, desensitisation, and using safe management to reduce stress.
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Just basic dog-training supplies and any baby equipment you already plan to use—pram, baby seat, blankets, etc.
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Ideally, 3–6 months in advance, but the content is designed to help even if you’re short on time.
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I use positive reinforcement techniques, focusing on rewarding desired behaviours rather than punishing unwanted ones. This approach ensures a safe and enjoyable learning environment for your dog and promotes long-term behavioural changes.